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UEFA Orders Partial Ban on Fans in CSKA Moscow Racism Case
European soccers governing body penalized the Russian club CSKA Moscow after finding that its fans racially abused a black opponent during a Champions League game.


Orphanage works to save young, vulnerable rhinos
Oct. 31 - Baby rhinos left to die by poachers after killing their mothers for their horns, get rescued and rehabilitated at a special orphanage. Elly Park reports.


Morgan Stanley sues former adviser, claims he falsified records
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley's wealth management division sued former financial adviser Denis O'Brien on Thursday, claiming that he falsified 206 client telephone numbers just before leaving the firm.


U.N. sued for Haiti cholera outbreak
Human rights lawyers filed a class action law suit in a U.S federal court accusing the United Nations of gross negligence and misconduct on behalf of victims of a cholera outbreak in Haiti in 2010.


Snags reported on first day of Bosphorus Strait train tunnel
Istanbul's new transcontinental train tunnel under the Bosphorus Strait had a bumpy first day of operation, a day after Turkey's Prime Minister called it a "project for whole humanity" at an inaugural ceremony.


India aims for Mars
India prepares to send its first orbiter to Mars. CNN's Ram Ramgopal reports.


Angry Over U.S. Surveillance, Tech Giants Bolster Defenses
What began as a public relations predicament for American technology companies has evolved into a moral crisis that threatens the foundation of their businesses.


Business Activity Exceeds Predictions
The Institute for Supply Managements Chicago business barometer jumped to 65.9 from 55.7, the highest since March 2011.


U.S. Automakers Report a Robust October
The tempo for new car sales in the United States accelerated after the 16-day partial government shutdown, leading to double-digit sales gains.


Strong Finish by Williams in Capping a Dominant Year
Serena Williams defeated Li Na, 2-6, 6-3, 6-0, in the WTA Championships final for her career-high 11th title of the year.


Dog eats dog as Britain's tabloids bare all
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Fleet Street's finest jostled furiously at the start on Thursday of a government inquiry, trying to grab public attention with tales of shock and horror.


Strong quake rocks Taiwan
Nov. 1 - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake shakes Taiwan but no casualties reported. Paul Chapman reports.


PRESS DIGEST- British Business - Nov 1
Nov 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.


National Briefing | Education Drop in LSAT Takers Shows Legal Fields Slump
The latest figures released this week by the Law School Admissions Council show that nearly 11 percent fewer people took the LSAT in October than the year before.


Green Column China's Clean-Air Drive Likely to Take a Long Time
British and American efforts to curb smog show that serious change can take decades, especially when pollution is a byproduct of economic growth.


Shooting at Los Angeles International airport
Nov. 1 - A gunman with a high powered rifle was shot by law enforcement at Los Angeles International Airport according to media reports. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)


Germany legalizes third gender
Parents of newborns in Germany now have a third option to go along with "male" or "female."


On Tennis On Road to Fed Cup Final, Top Russians Jump Off
Russia, once the dominant force in womens tennis, is playing the Fed Cup finals against Italy without any of its top-ranked players.


Bulls PG Rose to Start Despite Sore Neck
Derrick Rose is in the starting lineup for the Chicago Bulls' home opener against the New York Knicks after missing Thursday's shootaround due to a sore neck.


Gadgetwise Earbuds Built of Sterner Stuff, With a Few Quirks
The housings, fittings and plug of the RHA 750i are made from stainless steel, not plastic.


As Cuts to Food Stamps Take Effect, More Trims to Benefits Are Expected
Cuts to food stamps reflect the lapse of a temporary increase in benefits created by the Obama administrations stimulus program, and are likely to deepen.


The Boss Still Minding the Mill
Bob Moore, founder and chief executive of Bobx2019;s Red Mill Natural Foods in Milwaukie, Ore.


Budget Negotiations Open With Signs of Conciliation
Lawmakers hand-picked by their leadership to negotiate a budget agreement said they were willing to make concessions, but there were warning signs that Republicans and Democrats remained far apart.


Worries grow for Brazil
Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup suffered a setback Wednesday after a judge halted construction work at a tournament venue.


Gadgetwise Vacuum Tubes in a Speaker, but Lacking Old-Time Warmth
Samsungs new sound bar has the conveniences of todays technology, and the company has tried to replicate the rich tones of last centurys audio.


Is Iraq a 'house of cards?'
Sectarian divisions, terror, regional conflict and economic issues all threaten stability.


Star architect's space-age yacht
Exclusive interview with world's most famous female architect, Zaha Hadid. The Iraqi-born Briton behind London's Aquatic Centre and Japan's 2020 Olympic Stadium has now turned her attention to space-age superaychts.


Navratilova vs. Cash
Open Court's Pat Cash takes to the court with 18-time grand slam winner Martina Navratilova.


Frankel Capturing greatness
Never work with children or animals they say.


Scene Stealers At the Glsen Respect Awards, Hollywoods Elite Is Shaken by a Story
It takes a lot to move the film and TV executives gathered for the awards, but a 16-year-old did just that.


T Magazine Q. A. | Brian Eno on the Best Use of a Television, Why Art Students Make Good Pop Stars and the Meaning of Visual Music
With the publication of a new book surveying his visual practice, the pioneering composer reflects on the relationship between his art- and music-making.


Sports Briefing | Tennis Cilic Wins in Return From Doping Ban
In his first match since returning from a four-month doping ban, Marin Cilic beat a qualifier, Igor Sijsling, 5-7, 6-1, 6-4, to reach the second round of the Paris Masters.


Garnett Has a Precise System Before Hes a Go
Kevin Garnetts pregame progression a series of idiosyncratic acts and subtle gestures has been calibrated and perfected over 1,455 total games.


How sharks inspire design
Engineers have used sharks as the blueprint for everything from sports cars, to swim suits to antibacterial material.


Hong Kong shares rise, H-shares post best weekly gain in 2 months
HONG KONG, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Hong Kong shares ended slightly higher on Friday, with the Chinese banking sector buoyed by declining money rates in the mainland and a pair of surveys showing solid manufacturing activity in the world's second-largest economy.


Why add a fifth women's major?
Shane O'Donoghue looks at the creation of a fifth major tournament in the women's game.


Rare Roman eagle found underneath London
Becky Anderson looks at what is believed to be a rare Roman eagle statue that has been buried in London for centuries.


UPDATE 3-Berkshire Q3 profit up 29 pct; operating results miss
Nov 1 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc posted a 29 percent jump in third-quarter profit as it recorded big gains on investments made during the financial crisis, but operating...


Russian teen gets F1 chance
He might only be 19 but Daniil Kvyat is ready to race with the big boys after being confirmed as Toro Rosso's new signing for the 2014 season.


EU presidency proposes new weakening of EU car rules
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Lithuania, holder of the EU presidency, has made a new proposal to weaken rules on how much carbon new cars can emit from 2020, in line with demands from Germany and its luxury manufacturers, EU diplomats said.


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